Dr. Gregory White "Birth in the U.S. Informed? or Performed?" 1985 Chicago IL.

The Hippocratic Oath (Modern Version)

I SWEAR in the presence of the Almighty and before my family, my teachers and my peers that according to my ability and judgment I will keep this Oath and Stipulation.

TO RECKON all who have taught me this art equally dear to me as my parents and in the same spirit and dedication to impart a knowledge of the art of medicine to others. I will continue with diligence to keep abreast of advances in medicine. I will treat without exception all who seek my ministrations, so long as the treatment of others is not compromised thereby, and I will seek the counsel of particularly skilled physicians where indicated for the benefit of my patient.

I WILL FOLLOW that method of treatment which according to my ability and judgment, I consider for the benefit of my patient and abstain from whatever is harmful or mischievous. I will neither prescribe nor administer a lethal dose of medicine to any patient even if asked nor counsel any such thing nor perform the utmost respect for every human life from fertilization to natural death and reject abortion that deliberately takes a unique human life.

WITH PURITY, HOLINESS AND BENEFICENCE I will pass my life and practice my art. Except for the prudent correction of an imminent danger, I will neither treat any patient nor carry out any research on any human being without the valid informed consent of the subject or the appropriate legal protector thereof, understanding that research must have as its purpose the furtherance of the health of that individual. Into whatever patient setting I enter, I will go for the benefit of the sick and will abstain from every voluntary act of mischief or corruption and further from the seduction of any patient.

WHATEVER IN CONNECTION with my professional practice or not in connection with it I may see or hear in the lives of my patients which ought not be spoken abroad, I will not divulge, reckoning that all such should be kept secret.

WHILE I CONTINUE to keep this Oath unviolated may it be granted to me to enjoy life and the practice of the art and science of medicine with the blessing of the Almighty and respected by my peers and society, but should I trespass and violate this Oath, may the reverse by my lot.

Dr. White, 82, died Monday, June 16, 2003 in his River Forest home from complications of leukemia.Dr. White was one of the nation's foremost leaders in informed home births thousands of baby's were born the Dr. White Method where he as the professional assisted the mother in delivering her baby safely at home. His extensive medical practice and personal case studies provided sold documentation that supports home births and that they are safe births. Informed Consumers are responsible members of our society, they can and do create the quality of health care for the future generations.

Born in Chicago, Dr. White graduated from Fenwick High School in Oak Park and attended Loyola University and medical school, said his daughter Anne White.

He married in 1944, and he and his wife, Mary, moved around to Army bases where Dr. White served in World War II. He returned to Oak Park and did a residency at Loretto Hospital, where he later became president of the medical staff. After going into general practice in Franklin Park, his office soon became known as the place for young mothers to go who wanted to experience natural childbirth, his daughter said.

When his wife, the mother of his 11 children, and her friends experienced problems breast-feeding, they turned to Dr. White, who gave them the idea of forming the league.

Dr. White also named the organization and supported it at conventions and conferences.

He practiced for 50 years and, before it was popular, allowed fathers in the delivery room, his daughter said.

"Throughout his career he was unique and recognized there was a pretty big void out there for women. He was very active in promoting causes such as natural childbirth and family issues," his daughter said.

Dr. White was also a founding member of the American College of Home Obstetrics and the Catholic Physicians Guild and served as president of both. He was also past president of the West Suburban Serra Club, an organization that encourages men to join the priesthood, and was active in the anti-abortion movement.

Others survivors include his wife, three sons, Joseph, William and Michael, who are all physicians; six other daughters, Mary Catherine Thornton, Mary Regina Stirton, Mary Dooley, Clare Daly, Maureen Smillie and Elizabeth Dillon; 54 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

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